US Bridges

CR 200N over Keiser Drain

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.25 W CR 250 W · Structure no. 9200097

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200N over Keiser Drain is a steel culvert carrying CR 200N over Keiser Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200N
CrossesKeiser Drain
Location00.25 W CR 250 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.19208, -85.54406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200N over Keiser Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200N over Keiser Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200N over Keiser Drain carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 200N over Keiser Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200N over Keiser Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.